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Researching an Ancestor Who Was a Ship’s Captain Premium

Expert advice on researching an ancestor who was master, or captain, of a ship.

Researching a Police Officer Ancestor Premium

Expert advice on researching an ancestor who was an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department.

Scottish Ancestors in 1700s Carolina Premium

Expert answers to your genealogy questions: Searching for a kidnapped Scot in the Carolinas in the 1700s.

The History of the Stethoscope Premium

Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors’ lives. Today, let's listen to the history of an invention that has saved many of our ancestors' lives: the stethoscope.

Quick Guide: Evernote vs. Microsoft OneNote

Evernote and Microsoft OneNote are both great tools for managing your genealogy notes digitally. But which one is best for you? Here, we break it down.

Nine Old-School Genealogy Research Strategies

Don't bark up your family tree in futility. Try these nine old-school strategies to break through your brick walls.

Religious Records: Researching Latter-day Saints Premium

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an international church today, but it was born and raised in the United States. Learn about founder Joseph Smith Jr., a New Yorker, and how many Mormons eventually found their way to Utah and beyond.

Cloud Storage for Family Trees and Genealogy Files Premium

Store your up-to-the-minute family history data online, but off-site. These five cloud-computing tips will take your genealogy research to new heights.